When to toss that running list out
Most of us will put a good few hours into each show we present. We walk into the studio with a good idea of not only what we are going to play, but in...
Category: Broadcast
News and information for anyone wanting to host a radio show, run a hobby or community radio station.
Top movies and docos about radio
It goes without saying that I like everything about radio, even movies that feature radio stations. The first movie I watched about radio must have been FM (pretty sure I left the cinema disappointed)....
Alex Belfield – a cautionary tale
YouTube sensation Alex Belfield from Nottinghamshire, UK, provides a cautionary tale for anyone wanting to shock their way to fame and fortune at the expense of others.
Local, local, local – where radio does it best
I’ve written a few posts promoting the benefits of local radio and hyper-local radio over the years. I’m a bit like a cracked record in that regard as I really believe that’s what radio...
Budget ways to promote your hobby radio station
Most hobby and community broadcasters can’t hope to match the marketing spend of corporate stations. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to advertise and promote your station. As a low-budget broadcaster your musical...
Why ‘less is more’ when it comes to running a hobby radio station
With New Year resolutions already a distant memory for most of us, the routine of running your radio station has probably returned. Many programme controllers and station managers would have reflected on what they...
Books for better broadcasting
When it comes to books to help you find your way as a station manager or broadcaster, the field is wide open. However, there are two or three I have come to rely on....
Budget ways to promote your station
Most hobby and community broadcasters can’t hope to match the marketing spend of corporate stations. But that doesn’t mean you can’t advertise and promote your station. As a low-budget broadcaster your musical output may...
Covid pushed people away from their car radios
The most recent Share of Ear® study from Edison Research finds that 12% of all AM/FM radio listening is via streaming, while 88% of listening is done to a traditional, over-the-air radio signal.AM/FM radio content in the U.S....
Talk radio – it’s the only game in town
In my opinion the best thing any radio station can do is to give its listeners a voice on air with a talkback show. It’s the equivalent of the local paper’s letters page (remember...
You can be the judge, but listener stats don’t lie
When presenters aren’t on air you’ll likely fall back to a curated playlist of tracks you expect your listeners to enjoy – ideally you have selected ‘sticky’ tracks.